This year we celebrate the unesco international year of indigenous languages. The idea is simple, just swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Indigenous literacy foundation dosomething near you. The indigenous literacy foundation works as an initiative of the australian book industry with the support of. The books are carefully chosen so they are culturally appropriate, and. Indigenous literary foundation the indigenous literacy foundation ilf is an initiative and charity of the australian book industry drawing on its diverse range of expertise, skills and resources. This year, the ilf is hoping to engage more than 100 libraries across australia, to help raise more than 200,000 to buy 20,000 books for remote communities. Theres much to see on every page page, with the opportunity to learn some yol. Indigenous literacy day celebrates with the great book swap.
The idea is that a favourite book is swapped in exchange for a gold coin donation. Books will be collected by members of the src from friday august 31 st until wednesday september 5 th high school books can be dropped off at room 4 in the buckland building. Sep 02, 2015 download indigenous literacy foundation hosts the great book swap 3. According to 2016 naplan data only 25 per cent of indigenous students in remote australia meet the minimum standard for reading and writing, compared with 90 per cent of non indigenous kids. Indigenous literacy foundation brings books to australia. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for. We are a national book industry charity dedicated to lifting. The great book swap indigenous literacy foundation. To celebrate indigenous literacy day on wednesday, september 5 th 2018 our junior and senior student representative councils src will be holding a great book swap. Our school is holding a book swap to support this cause and raise much needed funds to supply 35,000 new, carefully. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and raise muchneeded funds for remote communities. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. The great book swap at paterson street hub 9 paterson street tennant creek tomorrow indigenous literacy day sept 4 do we have books for sale yes we do. The most eclectic range you will ever see in tennant creek please join in all funds to support indigenous literacy foundation.
Indigenous literacy foundation fact sheet great book swap. Were raising money for the indigenous literacy foundation on 4 september 2019. The books are then laid out on a table and the kids choose which ones theyd like read to them. Indigenous literacy foundation hosts the great book swap. Alburywondonga learning commons september 10, from 1112.
We are a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia, by. Indigenous literacy day charles sturt university library. Please indicate a message on why and how you are fundraising for indigenous literacy foundation, that will be displayed on your event page. The books will be sent to schools, healthcare centres and service organisations. On cape barren island in bass strait, off the northeastern tip of tasmania, parents are regularly invited to a book cafe at the school where.
The ilf is a national book industry charity advocating for more equal access to literacy resources in remote communities. The idea is to swap a favourite book in exchange for another, for a gold coin donation. Great book swap on indigenous literacy day 2 september 2020 or contact the ilf office. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading locally, and. The great book swap 2019 is a national fundraiser organised by the indigenous literacy foundation addressing the literacy gap in remote indigenous communities across australia.
If you are working in a remote community playgroup or health care centre and would like to register for our book supply program please register at. Login the indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading. We are proud to promote the launch of the indigenous literacy foundation s great book swap. Registrations are now open for the the indigenous literacy foundation great book swap campaign. Eventbrite australia discover great events or create your own. The indigenous literacy foundation aims to raise literacy levels and improve the lives and opportunities of indigenous children living in remote and isolated. The indigenous literacy foundation is registered with the acnc and is a public benevolent institution with dgr1 and tcc status. Indigenous literacy foundation book swap alexandria park. The indigenous literacy foundation ilf reading opens. The great book swap is one of the key fundraising events for schools and libraries. The indigenous literacy foundation, ultimo, new south wales.
Children in the apy lands thrive with support from the. The mission of the indigenous literacy foundation is to make a difference to the lives of indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books with a focus on early literacy and first language but also by running programs to inspire the communities to. The indigenous literacy foundation is a notforprofit charity that has gifted. Indigenous literacy day charles sturt university library blog. Eventbrite brings people together through live experiences. Reading matters faculty of humanities and social sciences. National reconciliation week at uq aboriginal and torres strait. The ilf is a national book industry charity, which aims to reduce the disadvantage experienced by children in remote indigenous communities across australia. We have a strong focus on early literacy, with our third book buzz kit of 10 board and cloths books being launched early this year out in the ngaanyatjarra lands in wa. On wednesday 4th september, we held the big book swap in support of the indigenous literacy foundation. Schools, workplaces, book clubs and all kinds of organisations can host one. High school books can be dropped off at room 4 in the. Indigenous literacy foundation book swap alexandria. A book cafe in bass strait indigenous literacy foundation.
Working with more than 30 generous publishers, we gift engaging, culturally relevant books to schools, libraries, playgroups, womens centres, youth centres and other service organisations that use the books in different ways. There were hundreds of books donated, and a large amount of them repurchased. Please provide description for your event add your photo here for your event page. Indigenous literacy foundation great book swap australian.
The mission of the indigenous literacy foundation is to make a difference to the lives of indigenous families by not only gifting thousands of new culturally appropriate books with a focus on early literacy and first language but also by running programs to inspire the communities to tell and publish their own stories. Our foundation s vision and approach to raising literacy levels is focused at a community level. The american sacrament kenny smith examined americas passion for cannabis and suggests that cannabis, if legalized in the united states, may come to function in ways com. The indigenous literacy foundation s ilf largest national fundraising and advocacy campaign, the great book swap gbs is launching today, tuesday 16 march. Great book swap launch in south australia indigenous. As our foundation celebrates our tenth anniversary, some of our ambassadors come together to share the importance of our work. Aug 15, 2010 by heather abraham in an intriguing religion nerd article entitled cannabis. The indigenous literary foundation is a not for profit charity that has delivered over 150,000 free and culturally appropriate books to more than 250 remote indigenous communities and service. Feb 14, 2021 the indigenous literacy foundation has helped communities, families and children in remote locations access more than 100,000 books over the last four years. Our champion colleague and writer anita heiss, professor of communication at uq will be there. Indigenous literacy foundation hosts the great book swap rn. The money collected will go towards the indigenous literacy project.
The aboriginal literacy foundation has set two periods throughout the year for book donations. To mark the occasion, we have expanded the great book swap learning experience to include opportunities for participants to connect with some. Newspaper for expats with the backgrounds of the dutch news. Indigenous literacy foundation nonprofit organization management broadway, nsw 1,768 followers we are a national charity with an aim to lift literacy levels in remote indigenous communities across. The great book swap is a fantastic way to celebrate reading in our local community, and raise muchneeded funds for remote indigenous communities. Indigenous literacy day celebrates with the great book. In 2014 and 2015 library services and the nyombil centre raised funds for the indigenous literacy foundation by hosting a great book swap. Feb 14, 2021 over the past three years the indigenous literacy foundation has sent over 85,000 books to more than 230 remote communities across australia. Indigenous literacy foundation wheres spot ebook youtube. These books are important in building literacy because they represent indigenous people, culture and community life, and often, aboriginal languages. Books will be collected by members of the src from friday august 31 st until wednesday september 5 th. Book donation guidelines aboriginal literacy foundation.
For aboriginal and torres strait islander children living in remote communities, there are few to no opportunities to engage with books written in their firs. In its lifetime, ilf has gifted over 440,000 books to more than 400 remote communities, implemented an early literacy program in over 30 playgroups and health care centres that have seen. Indigenous literary foundation australian booksellers. With its stunning illustrations and intriguing text, i saw we saw provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of yol. Many offices and almost all schools host these challenges in order to circulate reading materials throughout the country. The holland times augustus 2016 by the holland times issuu. In the three weeks leading up to indigenous literacy day last year, the students read only books supplied by our foundation. The great book swap is a way to celebrate reading locally, learn more about indigenous languages and culture, and raise funds for a great cause. The book bar can be booked for events, private parties and all sorts of fun things. Well be delivering nearly 100,000 books gifted by the indigenous literacy foundation to more than 320 remote indigenous communities this year.
The indigenous literacy foundation reading opens doors. Ten years of the indigenous literacy foundation youtube. It works with the support of the australian booksellers association, the australian publishers association, and the australian society of authors. Thank you and well done to all who brought in books, and all who purchased a new swap book. Aug 04, 2020 the aboriginal literacy foundation will also be visiting schools in the melbourne twice yearly.
The books that our foundation provides are brand new and very high quality and are carefully selected by a committee of education and literacy experts. Discover events that match your passions, or create your own with online ticketing tools. To celebrate indigenous literacy day ild, the university of queensland held a great book swap earlier this month and raised more than. It is an exciting day for us at the indigenous literacy foundation, as today marks the launch of our 2019 great book swap program. Reading opens doors to a world of opportunities and learning. The indigenous literacy foundation publishes books written in remote aboriginal and torres strait islander communities. Go to a library and take part it its indigenous literacy events. According to ilf ambassador andy griffiths, the great book swap goes to the heart of what the ilf is all about. Our focus is on early exposure to appropriate and quality books in the home and community through. Sep 03, 2019 to support the ilf and celebrate indigenous literacy day, charles sturt library will be hosting great book swap events throughout september.
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